New homes in Kent

The garden of England – Kent is the lush, green county that was created geographically from alpine movements that occurred 20 million years ago. The Weald that was left has been perfect for farming and the county boasts some of the most productive fruit farms in the country.

Perhaps best known as the main gateway to Europe from England, Kent includes the port of Dover and the international rail station at Folkestone, both being busy focal points for travel.

Kent Oast houses are an appealing sight across the county, once used for the cottage industry of storing and drying hops, most are now charming character homes. You can’t travel far in the summer months in Kent without spotting a ‘pick your own’ farm, as the plentiful supply of berries ripens in the warm, sunny county.

Most famous residents here are the Archbishop of Canterbury, whose seat has been in Canterbury Cathedral since the conversion of England to Christianity by Saint Augustine began in the 6th century and Chaucer, author of the famous Canterbury Tales.